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My dog scratches his ear, has red lines. Is it a serious infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 months and 22 days old | 70 lbs

My dog has been scratching at his ear and it has weird red lines he has had ear infections in the past he has a vet appointment friday just wondering if you know what it is and if it is serious or not?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2019

He probably does have an ear infection inside the ear canal. The scratching of the ears is causing the red lines/lesions/sores on the ear. I cannot tell you how serious it is without looking into the ear with an otoscope but I do think he will be fine to wait for his appointment on Friday.

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